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Thunderstorms and hailstorms plunder UP

14 May 2026 | 10:38 AM

Lucknow, May 14 (UNI) Thunderstorms and hailstorms along with heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh have killed 91 people in the past 24 hours.

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Jail sentence for successors of ‘Hare Krishna Arts’ for defying court order

14 May 2026 | 8:59 AM

Hamirpur (HP), May 14 (UNI) The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Hamirpur, has sentenced the new owners and successors of the Ludhiana-based firm ‘Hare Krishna Arts’ to one year of simple imprisonment each, along with a fine.

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UP turns ‘Aapda into Avsar’, rolls out ‘Visit My State’ action plan with free museum entry

14 May 2026 | 8:51 AM

Lucknow, May 14 (UNI) Positioning the current global uncertainty as an opportunity, Uttar Pradesh Tourism has moved swiftly to operationalise the ‘Visit My State’ campaign, announcing free entry to state-run museums for children and families for the next two months, alongside curated summer travel circuits, accommodation discounts and destination-specific packages aimed at keeping travellers within the state during the vacation season.

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HP: Nearly 50 Nomination Papers Rejected in Hamirpur District for PRI elections

14 May 2026 | 3:09 AM

Hamirpur(HP) , May 13 (UNI) The scrutiny process has been completed for a total of 5,333 nomination papers filed for the elections—to be held in three phases—covering a total of 1,860 posts.

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'No Fuel Day' every Saturday in Varanasi Municipal Corporation

14 May 2026 | 3:00 AM

Varanasi, May 13 (UNI) The impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to reduce fuel consumption and strengthen the country's economy is now visible in Kashi.

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UP secures 'Exemplar' status in LEADS 2025 rankings

14 May 2026 | 2:57 AM

New Delhi/Lucknow, May 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top-performing landlocked state in the country by securing the prestigious "Exemplar" status in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 rankings, further strengthening its position as a leading logistics and infrastructure-driven state.

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NEET paper leak: CBI intensifies probe in Rajasthan ; Gehlot, Jully targets Raj govt for delayed police action

14 May 2026 | 2:54 AM

Jaipur, May 13 (UNI) The CBI team that reached to the Rajasthan Police Special Operation Group (SOG) headquarters here Tuesday evening to take up the NEET 2026 paper leak case for inquiry, has intensified its investigations.

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Restoration of Gomti, Neem, Kali and several other small rivers begin in UP

14 May 2026 | 1:46 AM

Lucknow, May 13 (UNI) After the success of the ‘One District-One Product’ initiative, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has now taken up a new initiative through the ‘One District-One River’ campaign.

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J&K police nab supporters for aiding foreign terrorists in Kishtwar

14 May 2026 | 1:38 AM

Jammu, May 13 (UNI) In a decisive operation against anti-national elements, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested key accused linked to providing aid to foreign terrorists at a hideout in Singhpora, Chatroo area of Kishtwar district.

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Kashi ranks 10th in the country in solar rooftop installations

14 May 2026 | 1:15 AM

Varanasi, May 13 (UNI) The religious city of Kashi is now establishing a new identity in the field of green energy. This ancient city, a wonderful blend of tradition and modernity, has become one of the cities rapidly adopting green energy under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme.

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UP assembly postpones all committee tours after PM's appeal

14 May 2026 | 1:07 AM

Lucknow, May 13 (UNI) On the instructions of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana, the previously scheduled study tour programs of various parliamentary committees of the House have been postponed until further orders.

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MP: CM disburses Laadli behna money

14 May 2026 | 12:53 AM

Bhopal, May 13 (UNI) Marking the completion of three years of the ‘Laadli Behna Yojana’ in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav today disbursed the scheme’s 36th installment of Rs 1,835 crore into the bank accounts of 1.25 crore beneficiary women.

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Himachal's Shimla police arrest two interstate drug suppliers

14 May 2026 | 12:47 AM

Shimla, May 13 (UNI) While claiming significant success in dismantling organised supply chains during 2026, Shimla district Police arrested two major suppliers linked to interstate drug trafficking cases registered under the NDPS Act.

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Ravana misled Ram's army by disguising himself as a demon, and pseudo-Hindutva is doing the same today: Avimukteshwaranand

14 May 2026 | 12:23 AM

Varanasi, May 13 (UNI) Large public meetings were held in six assembly constituencies of Varanasi district on Wednesday to promote Jyotishpeethadhiswar Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's "Gavishti (Cow Protection Religious War)."
The attendees collectively chanted the Vedic mantra "Aham Hanmi Vritram Gavishtau" and pledged to protect cows.

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JKSA briefs Parliamentary Panel on Home Affairs on student safety, reservation policy, unemployment

14 May 2026 | 12:19 AM

Srinagar, May 13 (UNI) A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Wednesday met the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs and raised key concerns related to student safety, reservation policy, unemployment and the socio-economic challenges confronting youth in Jammu and Kashmir.
The JKSA delegation was led by Advisor Peerzada Mehboob-ul-Haq and other office bearers.

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